Date of Birth: December 29, 1989
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Biography
Kei Nishikori is a professional tennis player from Japan, renowned for his agility, speed, and formidable baseline play. Born in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Nishikori began playing tennis at the age of five. Recognizing his prodigious talent, he moved to the United States at the age of 14 to join the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. His career took off when he won his first ATP title in Delray Beach in 2008, making him the first Japanese man to win an ATP event since 1992. Nishikori’s career highlights include reaching the finals of the US Open in 2014, the semi-finals of the Australian and US Opens, and winning 12 ATP singles titles. He has consistently been a top-ranked player, achieving a career-high ATP ranking of No. 4 in March 2015.
5 Interesting Facts about Kei Nishikori
1. Kei Nishikori is the first male Japanese player to reach the finals of a Grand Slam (US Open 2014).
2. He won the bronze medal in men’s singles tennis at the 2016 Rio Olympics, becoming the first Japanese tennis player to win an Olympic medal in nearly a century.
3. Nishikori’s nickname is “Air-K,” due to his airborne shot-making ability.
4. He is fluent in both Japanese and English, having spent a significant part of his life training in the United States.
5. Kei Nishikori was named the ATP Newcomer of the Year in 2008.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Kei Nishikori
1. “I always believe if you are stuck in a hole and maybe things aren’t going well, you will come out stronger. Everything in life is this way.”
2. “I always try to be positive, even if I’m having a bad day or a bad moment. It helps me to keep fighting.”
3. “You have to believe in yourself when no one else does.”
4. “Every match is a new match. You have to forget the past and focus on the present.”
5. “I try to learn from each match, improve my game, and become a better player.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Kei Nishikori’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $24 million.
Children
As of the latest available information, Kei Nishikori does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [ATP Tour Profile](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/kei-nishikori/n552/overview
2. [Wikipedia – Kei Nishikori](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kei_Nishikori
3. [Official Website](http://www.keinishikori.com/
4. [ESPN Profile](http://www.espn.com/tennis/player/_/id/104/kei-nishikori
5. [Instagram Profile](https://www.instagram.com/keinishikori/
